2007 Ford Ranger vs. 2005 Mitsubishi Colt
To start off, 2007 Ford Ranger is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Mitsubishi Colt. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Mitsubishi Colt would be higher. At 2,972 cc, 2005 Mitsubishi Colt is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mitsubishi Colt (179 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 2007 Ford Ranger. (108 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mitsubishi Colt should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford Ranger weights approximately 36 kg more than 2005 Mitsubishi Colt.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2007 Ford Ranger (257 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mitsubishi Colt. (255 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Ford Ranger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mitsubishi Colt.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Ford Ranger | 2005 Mitsubishi Colt | |
| Make | Ford | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Ranger | Colt |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 2972 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 179 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 257 Nm | 255 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1656 kg | 1620 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2970 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 95 L |
